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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

10

Solberg Waived Hearing in Fish License Case

Carl Solberg Amana waived the preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond for resisting an officer and escape after allegedly fleeing Conservation Officer R W Beckman during a fishing without license arrest. He has a 15 day sentence on the no fishing license charge. Don Ryan Cedar Rapids fined $5 and costs for defective brakes. Justice H R Churchill presided.

Carl Solberg Amana Solberg R W. Beckman Don Ryan Cedar Rapids H. R Churchill

Cedar Rapids and Green Bay residents named in local incidents

A list of residents from Cedar Rapids and Green Bay including John Sharp and Margaret Anderson are linked to various events. Fire calls include a garage fire at 3115 Adel Street SE in Cedar Rapids and a two alarm blaze at Honeymead Products, plus a minor smudge at Witwer warehouse. Mercy Hospital reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Nolan Oliphant.

Sarah Pugh A. Cook Mt. Vernon Avenue Carol William E. Helm Vinton Road Charles Leslie King Thirty-second Street Vaclav Suchan Third Street John Sharp Green Bay Wis Margaret Louise Anderson Cedar Rapids Robert E Haydon Ruth C. Schultz John C. Rice Jane Dunlap Samuel R. McGregor Santa Monica Calif Lillie Kolsto Atkins Vernon Charles Carie Fern Katherine Schneider Adel Street Paul F. James Tenth Street Witwer Warehouse Third Avenue Mercy Hospital Nolan Jerry Allen Bys Jerry Bys D Avenue NE

Central City Bank Trustee Seeks Closure Amid Prolonged Litigation

The Central City Bank trustee group faces lengthy court cases and growing legal costs. With about $19,000 cash on hand for a potential dividend, officials debate remaining assets including a 17 acre farm and outlawed notes. Trustees claim closure possible once litigation ends.

E. E. Henderson Linn County Court Supreme Court O'Meara Hamilton Henderson

Demandshull Resigns From State Board Contested Suit

The board discussed a civil action naming Mr. Hancher among 40 defendants. At the Oct. 4 meeting Keenan read a letter to Dr A L Syverud arguing the suit involves no moral turpitude or disqualification for the presidency, and the board unanimously believed it could not affect Hancher's qualifications.

Hancher Shull Keenan A. L. Syverud Davenport Tri- Cities

Bands Ready to Open Willkie Rally in Cedar Rapids

A 20 piece American Federation of Musicians band will play on Cedar Rapids streets between 7 and 8 pm before moving to the Memorial coliseum for Gov Harold E Stassen and author Kathleen Norris to speak. The Coe college band and an organ recital precede the rally which starts at 8 15 pm.

American Federation of Musicians Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Kathleen Norris Coliseum David G. Bleakley Linn County Willkie Club Coe College Stanley Vesely Bleakley Stassen Norris WMT Waterloo KRNT Des Moines KMA Shenandoah WNAX Yankton S. C KGLO Mason City WCCO Minneapolis St. Paul Wisconsin

Board row over Hancher and Keeonan positions at Iowa

The document cites a clash between Mr Keeonan and the University of Iowa board president over the selection of Mr Hancher. Keeonan demands Hancher’s withdrawal and Earl Hall’s resignation, saying Keeonan has reversed his prior stance. A gentleman’s agreement is noted among board members to unify the majority view.

University of Iowa Keenan Hancher Earl Hall

Fairfield Board Member Endorses State University President Pick

Fairfield state board of education member Roy Louden said in response to an AP inquiry that he believes Mr Hancher would make a good president for the State University of Iowa. No events have altered that view.

Fairfield (Ap Roy Louden Fairfield State Board of Education Associated Press Hancher State University of Iowa

Houghton Dodges Comment on Han cher Case

Mrs. H. C. Houghton Jr. of the Iowa state board of education declined to comment on the Han cher case, saying only that it is a legal matter and that lawyers on the board will respond.

RED Oak H. C. Houghton, Jr Iowa State Board of Education Hancher

Victory Corp hearing delay in Hancher fraud suit

A hearing in the suit against Virgil M Hancher and others over a $110,000 claim and alleged fraud and conspiracy by the Victory Corporation of Chicago was postponed to 2 p m Wednesday. The case, before Master in Chancery Samuel Berke, involves notes sold by Hancher and later bought by his mother, with a claimed $6,000 corporation loss.

Gazette Chicago Virgil M Hancher University of Iowa Victory Corporation of Chicago Thomas Tighe Samuel Berke Hancher Tighe Victory Corporation

Honeymead Co Bean Plant Swept by Fire

Fire damaged a seven story Honeymead bean plant injuring no one, with operations delayed for days. Firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours as hoses stretched across tracks and a distant hydrant caused delays. Machinery survived though floors slick with mash and water, and no smoulder was found after probing the grain elevator.

Honeymead CO Cedar Rapids Iowa City Kohout

Tickets on sale for Legion meeting and event

Expected to turn in tickets at a Legion office meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the coliseum Legion office. Tickets available Wednesday at the box office and at Curry's Beeson's Niagara cigar stores Syndicate Clothing Arm strong's sporting goods Podzimek pharmacy econ avenue and First Street.

Legion Coliseum Curry’s Beeson's Niagara Cigar Syndicate Clothing Company Armstrong’s Sporting Goods Podzimek Econ Avenue First Street

Bucharest Quake Triggers Panic and Basements Rush

In Bucharest many rushed to basements after a strong earthquake caused heavy tremors and damaged houses. Fearful casualties were reported as people feared those trapped in collapsed buildings. Sofit and nearby Bulgarian towns also felt the quake.

Bucharest Romania INS Sofit

Navy club to meet at Montrose hotel this Wednesday

City briefs note the Navy club gathering at the Montrose hotel at 8 p.m. Wednesday and list auxiliary meetings for Townsend clubs 2 and 4 with addresses for Mrs. Ella Fisher and Mrs. A. E. Cubbison.

Navy Club Montrose Hotel Townsend Clubs Ella Fisher Nineteenth Avenue SW

Army reserve officers to hear congressman Dies address

Linn county reserve officers will attend in a body the address of Congressman Martin Dies at the Memorial Coliseum at 8 15 p m Wednesday. They will meet at the federal building at 7 30 p m and proceed to the coliseum.

Army Reserve Linn County Martin Memorial Coliseum Federal Building

Army Enlistments Listed at Cedar Rapids Station

Army enlistments at the Cedar Rapids recruiting station Tuesday included Richard Long 18 son of Fred H Long of Marion Eighteenth field artillery Fort Des Moines Alfred Disher of Rock Island Illinois and Harold Hensal of Panora quartermaster corps Fort Des Moines.

Cedar Rapids Richard Long Fred H Long Marion Eighteenth Field Artillery Fort Des Moines Alfred Disher Rock Island, Ill Harold Hensal Panora Quartermaster Corps

Public Improvements Officials Prep River Bed Road for Snow

Public Improvements Commissioner Dave Williams ordered a large grader to clear a roadway along the west river bank between First and F avenues bridges. The crew worked in the dry river bed to level the route for snow dumping from city streets.

Public Improvements Dave Williams Williams First F Avenue

Special Trains To Remove Berlin Tots

German railways plan 75 special trains through October to remove children from Berlin. Families in eastern provinces are asked to volunteer to receive one or two children, with routes aimed at dispersing youngsters to other parts of the reich.

Berlin Reich

Dairy Dale Community Church Begins Regular Services

Regular preaching started last Sunday at Dairy Dale Community Church and Sunday school. Services will be held each Sunday at 10 30 am following Sunday school from 9 30 to 10 30 am. Rev L E Wardle Sunday school superintendent spoke from John 3 16. Wardle received a birthday gift from the congregation. Mrs Schnell of Lincoln Heights is now Sunday school and church chorister.

Dairy Dale L. E. Wardle Wardle Schnell Lincoln Heights

Kennedy Leaves London Amid Doubt on Return

United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy departed for home as British officials and papers suggested he would not return. Balkan envoys warned that delaying US entry beyond year’s start could doom Mediterranean defense, urging a US naval squadron to aid Britain. Kennedy reportedly discouraged expectations of entry while relaying warnings to Roosevelt and Hull.

London United States Joseph P. Kennedy Kennedy Germany Italy Mediterranean Roosevelt Cordell Hull

Royce Lyons Wins East Iowa District Cornhusking Meet

Royce Lyons, 23, of Keota representing Washington county won the east Iowa district cornhusking contest at Cotter Brothers farm near Columbus Junction. He netted 2 6105 pounds, beating 12 rivals as 2 500 spectators watched. Ralph Keppy of Davenport was runner up with 2 515 pounds, and Bus ter Stallman of Fairfax placed third with 2 421 pounds. Lyons and Keppy advance to the state contest set for Friday at the Dave Dykstra farm near Mitchellville.

Columbus Junction Royce Lyons Keota Washington County Iowa Cotter Brothers Ralph Keppy Davenport Keppy Henry Keppy Linn County Lotisa Walter Reynolds Muscatine Harry Brenneman Nichols Johnson County Clarence Johnson Burlington Des Moines Arlo Roth Farmington Lee County Ralph Robinson Blairstown Benton County Raymond Rich Winfield Henry County William Shutterlee Williamsburg Iowa County Lyons Dave Dykstra Mitchellville

Lawman wins northwest Iowa cornhusking title

Elmer Lawman of Rodman husked 2 490 pounds to win the northwest Iowa district cornhusking contest. Orvill Radke of Alta finished second with 2 449 05 pounds and Ralph Hurst of Granville placed third with 2 354 5 pounds. Lawman Radke and Hulst won the Palo Alto Buena Vista and Sioux county contests respectively.

Hartley Elmer Lawman Rodman Iowa Orvill Radke Alta Ralph Hurst Granville Lawman Radke Hulst Palo Alto Buena Vista Sioux County

Denison farmer wins west central Iowa district contest

Aloyius Schreck of Dedham in Carroll county led the west central Iowa district with 1 977 5 pounds. Marvin Helkenn of Holstein in Ida county was second with 1 934 5 pounds and Emmett Buehler of Odebolt in Sac county was third with 1 921 55 pounds.

Denison Aloyius Schreck Dedham Carroll County Iowa Marvin Helkenn Holstein Ida County Emmett Buehler Odebolt Sac County

Building Trades Move To Back Roosevelt Third Term

In Iowa the Building Trades convention did not vote on endorsing a Roosevelt third term. Ray King Cedar Rapids council president said the resolution was never brought to a vote due to parliamentary procedure and a nonpartisan stance. D Fay Merrill had claimed a defeat by a large majority which King disputed.

Iowa State Building and Construction Trade Councils Roosevelt Ray King Cedar Rapids Monday Gazette D. Fay Merrill Cedar Rapids Building Trades Council Teamsters' Union King J. D. White Teamsters’ Union Resolutions Committee White Resolutions Building Trades Council Merrill Fred Canfield

City leader fails bid for a third term

Reporters were barred from the session where resolutions were presented as the mayoral term bid failed. King could not be reached by press time Monday.

King

Mexico rejects Japanese bids on oil and iron

Mexico City officials say Mexico vetoes Japanese proposals to buy oil and scrap iron as a gesture of Western Hemisphere solidarity. The move was announced Tuesday by high government officials.

Mexico Mexico City

British and neutral shipping losses vs German sink claims

The Admiralty reported that the week ended Oct 14 saw British and neutral merchant shipping losses totaling 63 265 tons, while Germany claimed to have sunk 122 041 tons.

London Germany Admiralty

Community Chest Workers Push On For Victory Dinner

Community Chest drive nears completion with a Victory dinner planned at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday at 6 pm. Pledge total stood at 7 013 with 13 506 remaining to reach the goal ahead of the deadline.

Chamber of Commerce Welfare Bureau

Surgeon Says Many Operations Unneeded

Chicago report cites claim that hundreds of operations are performed daily without necessity at U S hospitals during a meeting of the Amenesa College of Surgeons hospital standardization conference.

Chicago Amenesa College of Surgeons

Des Moines Weather Outlook for Oct 22 to Oct 26

Forecast covers Des Moines from 6 30 PM Oct 22 to 6 30 PM Oct 26. Temperatures near normal with average precipitation. Expect colder weather late period with possible rain and wet conditions Friday and Saturday.

Des Moines Nore

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